coulomb
1 synonym for coulomb, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The unit used to measure electric charge in the International System of Units, equal to the charge carried by a current of one ampere in one second.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
C
How to use coulomb
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
one coulomb
a coulomb of charge
charge in coulombs
measured in coulombs
It is a technical term used in physics and electrical engineering.
Etymology
English took the word from French, where it was named after the French physicist Charles-Augustin de Coulomb.
Full origin of coulomb →Frequently asked questions
What is a coulomb?
A coulomb is the unit of electric charge in the International System of Units. It is the amount of charge carried by a current of one ampere flowing for one second.
What is the symbol for coulomb?
The symbol for the coulomb is a capital C.
Who was the coulomb named after?
It was named after the French physicist Charles-Augustin de Coulomb.
